Advisor, Safer Communities (St Lucia campus)

• Student Support & Wellbeing Services.
• Play a key role in early support, helping identify needs and connect people to appropriate services
• Full-time, Permanent with a Base salary in the range of $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)
• Based at our Vibrant St Lucia campus.

Ready to make a real impact? As an Advisor, Safer Communities, you'll play a vital frontline role in supporting safe, respectful and inclusive environments across UQ. Acting as a trusted first point of contact, you'll respond to disclosures of gender-based violence, behavioural risks and other concerns with empathy and professionalism.

You'll work within a highly collaborative team to deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support during sensitive and complex situations helping ensure coordinated, timely responses that prioritise safety, wellbeing and dignity for our students and staff.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver student‑centred support using trauma‑informed and culturally responsive approaches that promote wellbeing, safety, and inclusion.
• Coordinate and deliver impactful programs and initiatives that support student welfare, mental health, and harm prevention.
• Provide clear, accurate guidance on support services, pathways, and reporting options to students and stakeholders.
• Apply policies, frameworks, and legislation confidently, tailoring approaches to meet individual and situational needs.
• Manage intake, triage, and case coordination with professionalism, maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.

This role includes the opportunity and expectation to travel to UQ campuses at Dutton Park, Gatton and Herston while being predominantly based at St Lucia.

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

• A degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated judgement in applying policies, procedures and legislation, with the ability to adapt processes to meet outcomes
• Experience coordinating programs, projects or initiatives, including planning, timelines and delivery
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a service-focused environment
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kirsty Jackman on **************@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at ******@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section.

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing ******@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65355).

Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.